Gareth Roberts
@Gareth_Roberts_
Father. Husband. Cyclist. Liberal Democrat Leader of Richmond Council and Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member for the South West Constituency
You may have noticed my new profile pic. This is what its all about
We’ve launched a brand-new Cost of Living Hub, to help you see out the financial storm ☂️ Help and advice is available and can all be found in one place! Visit the Cost of Living Hub 👉 crowd.in/zu7SEq
Today we hold in our hearts Bebe, Elsie and Alice, three little girls so cruelly murdered in a heartbreaking tragedy. As we grieve today, let us also remember that we are a caring country, defined by compassion, decency and respect for the rule of law.
Wow, a full 90 minutes between Waterloo to Windsor trains, thanks to "summer timetable" cancellations combined with train driver shortage. You really are excelling yourselves @SW_Help now you've been nationalised 👏🏽
Oof Barbara, lovely to see you too, and it’s very clever how you’ve dyed your hair the same colour as my sweater!
Smashing to see John xxx
Khan spox: “Sadiq is delighted that President Trump wants to come to the greatest city in the world. “He’d see how our diversity makes us stronger not weaker; richer, not poorer. "Perhaps these are the reasons why a record number of Americans have applied for British citizenship…
Donald Trump is asked by @elenicourea if he plans to visit London during his state visit. "I'm not a fan of your Mayor (Sadiq Khan), he's a nasty person. I think he's done a terrible job. But I will certainly be going to London." Keir Starmer, laughing, interjects: "He's a…
If anyone receives the attached email, please be assured it is NOT from me. In fact, I can only honestly think of few things I’d enjoy less right now than hearing from people who have a passion for storytelling…
Very excited to announce this. We had such fun recording it... radiotimes.com/audio/radio/je…
PM’s missed an open goal here ⚽️
Downing Street confirms there won’t be a bank holiday to mark the Lionesses’ euros win, although there will be “celebrations”. PM’s spox: “If we had a bank holiday every time the Lionesses win, we would never go to work.”
Disappointing this doesn't seem to have been communicated until the last minute, many families have planned days out to Chessington World of Adventures, Hampton Court or London Waterloo. Just further proof that outer London often remains an afterthought. bit.ly/4o8TpCL
👮We're campaigning to save Southwark's last police front counter. Our Labour Mayor and Government are making it harder to keep our streets cleaner and safe - at a time when we need a return to real community policing. Sign our petition!
#Richmond Council has announced that it is bringing a brand-new festival to "the heart of the town centre" this September 😮 READ MORE ⬇️ richmond.nub.news/news/local-new…
Joey Barton criticising penalties? 🤔
Well done to the Lioness winning the Nonsense Pottery Trophy. Those penalties were borderline embarrassing again. Don’t ever ask for equal pay again. Youse are miles off it. 🐕💨
Devon Mansions: 2 years late, £4 million over budget, and still not finished. Damning reports reveal shambolic planning, broken promises, and zero accountability from Southwark Labour. Residents deserve better. #Southwark #DevonMansions #HousingCrisis
🚨 After almost two years of waiting, we finally have official investigations into the Devon Mansions and Canada Estate Major Works scandals It makes for shocking reading, but one question remains unanswered: What on earth were the Labour cabinet members doing?
What a day! Twickenham was in its element for the always incredible #HighTide music festival. Huge kudos to Kevin @eelpierecords for another amazing event. So much talent on display, including the young musicians on the @TBD_R stage.
Today the London Assembly published its 25th anniversary Annual Report detailing how the Assembly has championed the issues that matter most to Londoners in 2024-25 and for the last 25 years. Find out more: london.gov.uk/who-we-are/wha…
Just got to the Pearly Gates. There were three angels standing there not speaking English. I said to them what language is that? They said we are singing the ineffable orisons of God. I recorded them and took their names. We must confront them. Every time.
As preparations for tomorrow’s victory parade get underway for our fabulous Lionesses, please note today’s Changing the Guard at Buckingham Place has been cancelled.
I was nearly suspended from school when for the Sixth Form Concert a group of us performed The Vatican Rag dressed as choirboys Being a Catholic school the front row was loaded with priests, nuns and an absolutely livid Headmaster RIP Tom Lehrer m.youtube.com/watch?v=pvhYqe…
Very upset to hear of the passing of Tom Lehrer at the age of 97. I sang and performed this song at my high schools talent show when I was 15. All the teachers stood there aghast, then everyone laughed like hell. An absolute genius and one of my favourite satirists ever.